The US-version of Urban Outfitters has some tasty retro design on its virtual racks, like this midcentury-style Lulu chair, which is only available online.
Available in three colourways, the chair has those cool straight lines, a solid wood frame, hardwood legs (finished with a walnut stain), tufted-back cushions and judging by the amount of cushioning, plenty of comfort too.
As I said, exclusively online (so no need to look for it round your local store), it sells for $425.
Mondrian’s distinct artistic style once again inspires new designs with these Piet tables by Hugo Passos.
It’s easy to see how Mondrian’s most famous pieces of the 1920s have inspired these designs. Each side table has asymmetric walnut legs, like a 3D versions of his grid-based painting, while the lacquer coloured table tops are in the same bright blue, yellow and red used in his work. The exposed joinery is a nice touch too.
The tables are infinitely more affordable than a Mondrian original but still pretty pricey for a small table, at £245 each.
Buy them from the Liberty website
There have been hundreds of prints, fabrics, cushions and other artworks featured on this site that draw their inspiration from instantly recognisable mid-century design classics. Yahgie's fabric and cushion collection join that long list, but they do so in style.
The cushion shown on the left is the thing for any chair addicts. The design features sketchy illustrations of the chairs, shown with their names underneath, enabling you to swot up on your design history as you recline. This pattern is also available as a cotton fabric, as is the Pop Art style pattern on the right that uses the distinctive shape of Henningsen's Artichoke lamp.
If these designs appeal, their website is well worth an explore as Yahgie also sell wall art and tableware.
The cushion costs $49.99 while the fabric costs $89.99 for a yard (approximately 91cm).
Find out more online
2010 is Portmeirion's 50th anniversary and the celebrations began last year with the limited re-release of the Magic Garden coffee set. They're also going back to the archives for Portmeirion Originals, re-issues of some of their designs from the 1950s and 60s.
The range uses some of Susan William-Ellis' most famous and distinctive designs. Pictured is the 1964 designed Variations mug, which apparently was one of her favourites. There's also the Dolphin mug from 1959, the Magic City from 1966 and, my favourite, the Totem mug, originally designed in 1963.
If you can't track down one of the originals, these re-issues cost £15 each
See them online
We have featured a few Original BTC lights in the past, but the Task floor lamp is up there with the best of them. Quite literally.
Standing tall at 130cm high and designed (like all in the range) by Peter Bowles, this classic light has a spun aluminium head, chromed steel base and black satin finish, while the functionality allows you to adjust the direction of the light to pretty much anywhere.
Classic looks, very useful – what's not to like? If you want one, they sell for £320 online. Or if you want something similar, but smaller, there's also a Task table lamp.
The current appetite for 'Keep Calm and Carry On' artwork is taken to a whole new level with this Quintessentially print by Betsey Benn.
The print lists 240 people and things that are 'quintessentially British' from the Times Crossword to the red phone box to marmite. It's a very rosy, Richard Curtis-style view of Britain, which also promotes the benefits of a nice cup of tea and gives a recipe for a Victoria sponge cake. The various elements are presented in the colours and form of a union jack.
If you are feeling particularly patriotic, the print costs £45.
Buy it from Bodie and Fou
